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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.56, 1,657.99 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.56, 1,657.99 and 374.94 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.56 : 1,657.99 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.56/1,657.99 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.56x = 1,657.99 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.56x = 621,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,646.77/1,105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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